Federal registration is required for recreational drones/unmanned aircraft that weigh 0.55 pounds (250 grams) or more and all drones flying under Part 107.

  • Recreational

    I fly under The Exception for Recreational Flyers…

    ✓ I fly purely for fun or personal enjoyment
    ✓ I’ll take a simple online test called The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
    ✓ One registration covers all of my eligible recreational drones

  • Part 107

    I fly under Part 107 or as a Public Aircraft…

    ✓ I fly for commercial or other non-recreational purposes
    ✓ I’ll take an in-person test to earn my Remote Pilot Certificate
    ✓ Each one of my drones will be registered with a unique registration number